Western Azerbaijan Community: ‘Armenia has yet to respond to our calls for reconciliation’

This refusal on the part of Armenia to engage in meaningful dialogue hinders progress towards a just and lasting solution, the Western Azerbaijan Community said in a statement on World Refugee Day, Report informs.

“Whereas we are always ready for a direct dialogue with the Government of Armenia on issues of mutual concern, the return process and subsequent ensuring of our collective and individual rights shall be addressed within an appropriate international mechanism.

“The increased emphasis by the international community on human rights and the unwavering willingness of Azerbaijanis expelled from Armenia to return to their homes further encourage the Community to step up its efforts in the direction of the right to return.

“However, the realization of this human rights cause is heavily reliant on political and practical support from the international community. We appreciate the backing we have received from states and organizations to our right to return,” the statement said.